 Kragthorpe as Louisville head coach in 2009 | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 28, 1965 Missoula, Montana, U.S. |
| Died | August 4, 2024 (aged 59) |
| Playing career | |
| 1983–1984 | Eastern New Mexico |
| 1985–1987 | West Texas |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1990–1991 | Northern Arizona (QB) |
| 1992–1993 | Northern Arizona (OC) |
| 1994–1995 | North Texas (OC) |
| 1996 | Boston College (QB) |
| 1997 | Texas A&M (QB) |
| 1998–2000 | Texas A&M (OC) |
| 2001–2002 | Buffalo Bills (QB) |
| 2003–2006 | Tulsa |
| 2007–2009 | Louisville |
| 2011–2012 | LSU (QB) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 44–43 |
| Bowls | 1–2 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 C-USA (2005) | |
Steven Jon Kragthorpe (April 28, 1965 – August 4, 2024) was an American college football head coach. He served as the head coach for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane from 2003 through 2006 and the Louisville Cardinals from 2007 to 2009. After his head coaching career he was an administrative assistant for the Louisiana State University football program after previously serving as quarterbacks coach for the Tigers football team.